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Since 1972, the Missouri Division of Fire Safety / Office of the State Fire Marshal has been the State of Missouri’s premier regulatory oversight and enforcement agency for Fire Investigations, Fire Inspections, Elevator and Amusement Ride Safety, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety, and Firefighter Training and Certification. The Division provides services to over 25,000 firefighters in Missouri, as well as to the 6.1 million residents and over 40 million visitors to the state, each year.

Our vision is to work with Missouri’s Fire Service and other partners to provide a safer environment for the citizens and visitors of Missouri by minimizing the threat of death, injury, and property loss. Our mission is to provide proactive statutory enforcement, regulatory oversight, and education to protect all lives and property from the devastation of fires, explosions, and life safety perils.

We value responsibility, integrity, professionalism, fairness, and dedication. The Division of Fire Safety is looking for a person who shares these values to be part of our team of fire and explosion investigators. Division of Fire Safety Investigators are Missouri POST licensed law enforcement officers stationed throughout the state to assist local fire and law enforcement agencies with fire and explosion investigations.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: If you have questions about this position please contact:

DPS.HumanResources@dps.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

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In this position, you will have the opportunity to work with both law enforcement and the fire service. Being dedicated to one job, solving the crime of arson is very rewarding, especially since it is one of the hardest crimes to prove!

In addition to challenging work that makes a difference, Investigators receive a great benefits package including paid time off, medical/vision/dental insurance, life insurance, and a defined benefits retirement.

This is advanced technical work in the investigation of fire losses. An employee in this class works with federal, state and local officials. Applicant must live in or be willing to move to the following counties within 90 days of starting employment: Franklin, Crawford, Washington, Phelps or Maries Counties. If outside of the listed counties, application will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be approved by the Division Director.

Some Investigator duties relate to criminal activity; therefore, employees may be exposed to written material, photographs, and/or verbal language of a graphic and/or sexual nature. The work requirements of this position are not intended to create a hostile work environment; however, it is work of an extremely sensitive nature.

As an Investigator, you will make determination of origin and cause of fires, explosions, and related crimes. May make criminal arrests during a fire investigation. Evaluate and present evidence during prosecution. Testimony may be required in criminal and civil court cases.

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